Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (JP:4718)
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4718 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,944.00 - ¥2,955.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.80K
Average Volume (3M)47.20K
Market Cap
¥37.79B
Enterprise Value¥29.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.07
Shares Outstanding19,012,451
10 Day Avg. Volume31,240
30 Day Avg. Volume47,196
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.28
Price to Book (P/B)2.49
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio11.64
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)157
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥40.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage & Strong Equity BaseExtremely low debt-to-equity (0.03) and a 62% equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility, lowering bankruptcy risk and enabling capital allocation for growth or cyclical downturns. A 15.4% ROE indicates efficient deployment of equity that supports sustainable shareholder returns and reinvestment over the medium term.
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial free cash flow growth (46.6% YoY) and operating cash flow well above net income (OCF/NI 1.66) signal durable ability to convert earnings into cash. This underpins capacity to fund working capital, invest in programs, and support dividends or buybacks without relying on external financing.
Consistent Profitability & MarginsSteady revenue growth (~6.7%) coupled with healthy gross (31.12%) and stable net margins (6.67%) reflect disciplined cost control and profitable service delivery. For an education services firm reliant on recurring tuition, these margins provide a durable cushion to sustain operations and reinvest in curriculum and teacher quality.
Bears Say
Room To Improve Cash ManagementWhile cash generation is strong, explicit acknowledgement of suboptimal cash management highlights potential inefficiencies in timing of collections, seasonal working capital, or capex planning. Persistent cash management issues could constrain liquidity planning and limit nimble investment or shareholder returns over months ahead.
Revenue Concentration On TuitionDependence on tuition and ancillary fees creates concentrated revenue exposure to enrollment, retention, and pricing tolerance. Lack of material non-tuition diversification makes cash flows sensitive to demographic trends, regional demand shifts, and competition, raising structural operational risk over the medium term.
Modest Top-Line GrowthRevenue growth of roughly 6-7% is steady but modest, implying limited scalability or exposure to mature domestic markets. This pace may constrain long-term earnings expansion versus higher-growth peers and requires sustained margin improvements or service expansion to materially increase absolute profits over the next 2–6 months.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. News
4718 FAQ
What was Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1944.00 and its highest was ¥2955.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥37.79B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported ¥30.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.07.
Is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.56%. See more information on Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. have?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has 19,012,451 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥30.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.532%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4718
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Company Description
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. operates tutoring schools for elementary, middle, and high school students. It operates 180 schools; and 16 franchise schools under the KOBETSU SCHOOL brand. The company was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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